Let’s Roll

The most horrible terrorist attack in history brought with it a seemingly unanswerable question: Why? And as the dust from the destruction has settled, we are forced to face another, more pressing question: What should we do? The victims held the answers to both...

Understanding Terrorism

Statement of former Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu before the Government Reform Committee, September 20, 2001: Chairman Burton, Distinguished Representatives, I want to thank you for inviting me to appear before you today. I feel a profound responsibility addressing...

Letters: “Innocents” of War new!

The so-called “innocents” of war Nobody now can rationally believe that Islamic terrorists will not use weapons of mass destruction against innocent people, weapons they have been busy acquiring. Terrorism of this magnitude will remain a serious threat as...

Wars and The Stock Market

What will happen if calling Tuesday’s attack an “act of war” ends up being more than an evocative metaphor? What if it really turns out to be just the first battle in a prolonged global conflict? What if it turns out to be — not to be overly...

No More Terrorist Welcome Mat

Our Statue of Liberty stands stalwart in New York harbor, her head unbowed and torch aloft. For more than a century, she has generously welcomed the tired, poor, and huddled masses. But now, with the ashes of anti-American terrorism at her feet, it is time for Lady...

We are all Israelis Now

The day after last Tuesday’s bombings, the headline of the French newspaper Le Monde declared: “We are all Americans now.” It was an extraordinary gesture, especially from the French and especially from Le Monde. But the more appropriate headline,...